Has Some Major Mayor Problems

(Right after I got my advanced degree in my chosen field, I had a really difficult time finding a job and lived in my parents’ spare bedroom, struggling on 16 paid hours per week at a local university while spending 40 hours a week searching and applying for jobs.)

Mom: “Hey, why don’t you run for mayor!”

Me: “Uh, because it sounds terrible?”

Mom: *suddenly angry* “WELL, YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE TO SETTLE ON SOMETHING HERE SOON!”

(After eight years of advanced education and months of struggling to get a foot in the door of my chosen career, I was picky and ungrateful because I didn’t want to run for a public office?)